Preadmission Testing PRN- Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant- Fayetteville

Overview Piedmont Healthcare is recruiting for a Preadmission Testing Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our team at Piedmont Augusta. Our preadmission testing position works Monday through Friday 08:00 – 16:30/ 09:30-18:00, offering a consistent and flexible lifestyle. Responsibilities Perform Pre-Anesthesia Screening assessments to determine if a patient is optimized for planned anesthetic. Examine, evaluate, and treat patients with serious medical conditions, illnesses, or injuries. Assign ASA Physical Status Score. Take patient histories, conduct physical examinations, and record data in the patient’s medical record to include airway assessments, Mallampati score, heart and lung sounds. Evaluate and treat patients to achieve optimal patient care. Write progress notes; prepare patient work-ups and summaries noting pertinent positive and negative findings. Develop plans of care that minimize complications and successfully troubleshoot problems when they arise. Apply preventive and alternative treatment strategies for possible procedural complications. Collaborate with anesthesiologists to develop a strong working knowledge of pre‑anesthesia testing protocols and guidelines. Benefits Generous CME allowance Competitive compensation 401(k) with match Qualifications Minimum qualifications Masters or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited PA program and National Board Certification Licensed as a nurse and approved to practice as an NP by the State of Georgia with National Certification #J-18808-Ljbffr Piedmont-Healthcare